Rapid7 has appointed board member Wael Mohamed as chief executive officer, with outgoing CEO Corey Thomas moving to executive chairman of the board, effective immediately.
The company said it is reaffirming its financial guidance for the second quarter and full-year 2026, as previously provided in a May 5 press release.
In the announcement, Rapid7 linked the leadership change to its strategy around “AI-led security operations”, including integrating managed detection and response (MDR) and exposure management. It also referenced its recent acquisition of Kenzo Security.
Thomas said Mohamed had become “an invaluable strategic advisor” after joining the board last year. “He has built and transformed cybersecurity companies, balancing precise execution with strategic investment,” Thomas said.
Mohamed said he would focus on Rapid7’s core businesses. “We have the customers, technology, leadership, and talent to own the AI-SOC market,” he said.
Rapid7 said Mohamed brings 30 years of cybersecurity and operational transformation experience. He is the founder of Global Forward Capital, a cybersecurity-focused investment firm, and previously served as CEO of Forescout. Prior to that, he held senior roles at Trend Micro Group over 11 years, including president and chief operating officer.
Rapid7 also said it has refreshed its senior leadership team in the past year, including appointing Rafe Brown as chief financial officer, Allan Peters as chief commercial officer, and Dan Deklich as chief product and technology officer.
As executive chairman, Thomas will remain on the board and work with Mohamed on technology vision, AI strategy, and policy initiatives, the company said.
